Rhett was born in Racine County. He was accepted to West Point and graduated in 2003. Rhett was KIA November 16th, 2006 when his unit came under fire in Balad Ruz, Iraq.Regiment: 73rd CavalryBattalion: 3rd Brigade Combat TeamDivision: 82nd AirborneAwards: Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal

Louis Kulchar1911-1945

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Louis was born in Hungary and came to America when he was 3 months old. He became a naturalized US citizen at 14 years old. He moved to Racine, WI around 1940. Louis was KIA in Germany, March 29th, 1945.Rank: CorporalBattalion: 80th Tank BattalionDivision: 8th Armored DivisionAwards: Purple Heart

Milton E Fohr1919-1945

Milton was born in Racine County Wisconsin. He was KIA on April 10th, 1945, near Goslar Germany, 3 days before his regiment reached the Elbe.Rank: PrivateRegiment: 239th Infantry Division: 83rd Infantry DivisionAwards: Purple Heart w/ Oak Leaf Cluster

Our Goal

To raise enough money to purchase an available building that is adjacent to our current VFW property. The cost of the building, renovations and grounds is $300,000.

The building is 40’x108’ with multiple sliding doors that will provide easy access for all the planned activities and services that will be offered.

Our second option is to construct a building on our current VFW Wind Lake Memorial site.

By making a donation that would allow the VFW Post 8343 to own our first Veteran owned hall in Wind Lake.

All donations are completely tax deductible. All donors will receive a thank you letter that can be used at tax time.

** Rest assured, 100% of donations will go towards our goal of creating a place for Veterans to call home in their community.

VFW Post 8343 will create a place where our veterans can feel welcomed in the community. A place for them to get together to talk, share stories, or seek counseling.

Each and every one of us has a family member or knows of someone who has served our country. This is a way to give back to them for all they have sacrificed for us.

Facts:

WWII Vets are passing away at a rate of 1,000 per dayKorean & Vietnam Vets are passing away at a rate of 395 per dayMost alarming of all is that vets from Iraq & Afghanistan between the ages of 18–24 are taking their own lives at the rate of 22 vets per day.Let’s show them your support and provide veterans a place to call their own.

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